There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Burgos by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain Alv / ...
2h 57m€36–87Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Burgos242.1 km
3h 3m€11–17Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
3h 34m€20–30Drive 240.6 km
- Drive from Madrid to Burgoscar 240.6 km
2h 33m€38–55
Madrid to Burgos by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Burgos is to rideshare which costs €11 - €17 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Burgos is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Burgos. However, there are services departing from Cibeles - Casa De América and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Burgos via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Burgos. However, there are services departing from Sol and arriving at Burgos Rosa De Lima via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Madrid and Burgos is 309 km. The road distance is 240.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Burgos without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Madrid to Burgos, including transfers.
Madrid to Burgos bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Burgos train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Burgos is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Burgos, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Burgos Rosa De Lima every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Renfe AVE also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Burgos hourly. Tickets cost €19–29 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Burgos bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.
Madrid to Burgos train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Burgos Rosa De Lima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Burgos is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Madrid to Burgos.
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There are 488+ hotels available in Burgos.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Burgos. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















